Neuhardt, 62, has twice failed in bids for Congress: In 2008, she lost to Steve Austria, R-Beavercreek, 58 percent to 42 percent. In 2012, she lost to Mike Turner, R-Dayton, 60 percent to 37 percent. But she has a long record as an activist on liberal women's issues, including a eight-year stint on the board of Planned Parenthood of Miami Valley.